What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Availability - MoneyGram payment system services are available everywhere, in more than 186 thousand locations in 190 countries. Very intensive and focused approach has helped MoneyGram to grow business at a rapid pace and establish MoneyGram as a global player in the marketplace. As part of the 2008 Recapitalization, our wholly owned subsidiary, MoneyGram Payment Systems Worldwide, Inc., issued Goldman Sachs $500.0 million of senior secured second lien notes with a 10-year maturity. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. MoneyGram completed the rollout of simplified pricing for money transfer services in the U.S., an initiative that began last year. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.